Focus on the Family Commentary

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Strength in Community Feb 04, 2022

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Many couples report having a good marriage but feel socially cut off from friends and other couples. Jim Daly explains why isolation weakens a marriage, and community strengthens it.
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Love is Stronger Feb 03, 2022

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How should parents respond when their teenager rebels? Many lash out in anger. But there is a better way. Jim Daly explains why love is always stronger and more effective than anger.
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Know Your Why Feb 02, 2022

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Most people chart a new course through life by asking how, where, and when. Jim Daly explains why the best place to start is knowing your why.
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Be the Right Person Feb 01, 2022

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Good and bad are both important to understanding our nation’s history. Jim Daly explains why erasing ugly reminders of our past isn’t the secret to a stronger nation. It’s in remembering our mistakes, so we don’t repeat them.
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Meaning of a Man's Work Jan 31, 2022

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For men, work is more than a way to make money. It’s part of their identity. Jim Daly helps wives connect with their husbands more deeply by celebrating their work.
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Time? Or Money? Jan 28, 2022

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Would you rather have more time with your family? Or more money? Jim Daly explains why you may achieve less and own fewer things if you put your family first, but you’ll savor life far more.
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Polishing Everyday Moments Into Gems Jan 27, 2022

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Which is more important: quantity time or quality time? Jim Daly offers pointers for turning everyday moments into precious moments that will help your family thrive.
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The Drop Box Jan 26, 2022

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A lot of people talk about protecting society’s weak and helpless. Jim Daly introduces you to a man named Pastor Lee, who actually saves lives every day.
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Who Should Take Care of the Kids Jan 25, 2022

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When parents bring home their first baby, one of their first challenges is figuring out how to split household responsibilities. Jim Daly offers tips to help new families run as smoothly as possible.
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Spoiled Jan 24, 2022

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This generation has been called the “Entitlement Generation.” Jim Daly explains how to raise kids into adults who have the character and confidence to face life’s challenges head on.
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